West Farms Bleeds—Lower the Speed Before More Lives Are Lost

Senate bill S 7621 targets reckless drivers. Eleven points or six camera tickets trigger mandatory speed control tech. Sponsors push to curb repeat danger. No votes yet. Streets stay tense.

Senate bill S 7621, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed August 2, 2023, it 'relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill forces drivers with eleven points in eighteen months, or six speed/red light camera tickets in a year, to install speed-limiting devices. No safety analyst note yet. The measure aims to cut repeat speeding and protect those outside the car.

• File S 7621, Open States, Published 2023-08-02

E-scooter slammed into car doors in the Bronx. Young rider gashed his leg, stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Streets left him bleeding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old man riding an e-scooter was injured when he struck the left side doors of another vehicle near Bronx Park Avenue in the Bronx. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for this incident. The only safety equipment noted was a helmet, but it was not cited as a factor. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A sedan traveling east struck a parked bus on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered a head abrasion. Police cited unsafe speed and aggressive driving as factors. The bus was stationary with five occupants aboard.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 180 Street collided with a parked bus. The sedan's driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, sustained a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors for the sedan driver. The bus was parked with five occupants inside and suffered damage to its left rear quarter panel. The sedan's right front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was properly licensed and used safety equipment including an airbag and lap belt. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report also notes outside car distraction as a contributing factor.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 21-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and abrasions in a crash on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan struck an object front-center at unsafe speed. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Two occupants were in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bronx River Parkway crashed at 4:00 a.m. The driver, a 21-year-old male, sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash involved unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicle's point of impact and damage was the center front end. Two occupants were in the sedan. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not list any victim errors or safety equipment usage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

MTA leaders press Mayor Adams to revive Fordham Road bus lane plans. Council Member Feliz stands opposed. Business groups resist. Eighty-five thousand daily riders face slow, crowded buses. City’s promise for safer, faster transit stalls. DOT offers compromise. Vulnerable commuters wait.

On July 20, 2023, the MTA called on Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support renewed bus lane expansion on Fordham Road. The city had canceled a planned busway after pushback from business owners and Council Member Oswald Feliz, who remains a vocal critic. MTA New York City Transit President Richard Davey said, "Our hope is that we DOT stays with us and we're implementing this, hopefully, later this year." MTA CEO Janno Lieber stressed, "We can't deemphasize and under-prioritize the lives of people of the Bronx and also Upper Manhattan who are trying to get east and west across this incredibly busy corridor." DOT spokesperson Vin Barone described a new proposal with dedicated curbside loading and minimal traffic diversions. The city’s earlier pledge for 20 new miles of bus lanes per year has not been met. Eighty-five thousand daily bus riders, many vulnerable, remain at risk on slow, crowded streets. No formal safety analysis was provided.

• MTA’s ‘Hope’ for Eric Adams: ‘Stay With Us’ On Fordham Road, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2023-07-20

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-08

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.

• File A 7043, Open States, Published 2023-06-06

A 17-year-old e-bike rider collided head-on with a sedan on Honeywell Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Confusion and unsafe speed contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Honeywell Avenue collided head-on with a northbound sedan. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, carrying two occupants, showed no damage. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Unsafe Speed." The e-bike rider was unlicensed, and the sedan driver was licensed. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights confusion and unsafe speed as key driver errors leading to injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 66-year-old driver suffered back injuries and whiplash when his SUV was struck from behind. Multiple SUVs crashed southbound. Police cited unsafe speed. The injured driver stayed conscious and belted.

According to the police report, several SUVs traveling southbound on the Bronx River Parkway collided. A 66-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash after his vehicle was hit in the center back end. He remained conscious, was not ejected, and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.

• File S 6808, Open States, Published 2023-06-01

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.

• File S 2714, Open States, Published 2023-05-31

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.

• File S 6802, Open States, Published 2023-05-30

A 16-year-old boy was hit by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in the Bronx. The vehicle struck him head-on, causing abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was inattentive and speeding.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV traveling west struck him center front while he crossed outside a crosswalk on East 177 Street in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment or signals from the pedestrian were noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's center front end. This collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and speeding in areas where pedestrians cross.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.

• File S 775, Open States, Published 2023-05-16

A sedan slammed into a stopped car on Bronx River Parkway. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat suffered knee and leg abrasions. Police cite following too closely. The road turned violent in a moment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Bronx River Parkway struck another sedan that was stopped in traffic. The impact injured a 17-year-old female passenger, who suffered abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a driver error. The injured passenger was seated in the right rear and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to keep distance in heavy traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A 29-year-old female driver lost consciousness due to illness and crashed her sedan into a parked SUV on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx. A 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing nearby was also injured. Both suffered bruises and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a female driver aged 29 lost consciousness from illness while driving east on East Tremont Avenue. She collided with a parked Jeep SUV, impacting the right front bumper of her sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The driver sustained head contusions and was restrained by a lap belt. A 24-year-old male pedestrian crossing nearby, not at an intersection, was also injured with contusions to his lower leg and foot. The report lists illness and loss of consciousness as contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was crossing without signal or crosswalk, but no contributing factors were attributed to them.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04

A Ford SUV made a left turn on slippery pavement and struck a stopped Toyota sedan on East 180 Street in the Bronx. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged at left front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV was making a left turn on East 180 Street when it collided with a 2010 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic. The crash occurred on slippery pavement, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as the contributing factor twice, indicating road conditions played a role. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left front bumpers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04